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Newspapers can be traced back to 16th century Venice In 1566, handwritten news sheets - called 'avis' or ‘gazette' - filled with information on wars and politics in Europe were distributed weekly in Venice Similar news sheets soon started to appear in other European countries By 1615, Germany and Austria were publishing weeklies And in 1621, the first news sheets appeared in England
At first, these news sheets only printed news which came from outside the country in which they were printed Discussion of local or national issues was avoided Europe’s governments did not tolerate anything negative being said about them as it could lead to national unrest
Such censorship slowed the development of newspapers Nevertheless, a belief in the importance of a 'free press’ slowly began to take hold in Europe England was among the first countries to escape government control of the press This occurred during the reign of King Charles I in the 17th century, when, during a period of breakdown in the king's authority, people began to publish what they wanted
Eventually, free press had the right to criticize government and voice other ideas freely In the middle of the 18th century, Sweden became the first country to make press freedom a part of its law
In the 19th century, the newspaper industry was transformed by the invention of the telegraph The telegraph was a communication system that allowed messages to be sent over long distances in a matter of minutes It wasn’t long before newspapers became society's primary means of spreading and receiving information In 1880, the first photographs appeared in newspapers and, by the end of the century, all the basic technical tools for the modern newspaper were in place
The story of newspapers in the 20th century was one of adaptation to changing consumer and media markets The invention of radio, TV, and later the Internet, repeatedly drove newspapers to reinvent themselves Also, during the 20th century, mass-market advertising increased profitability for newspapers This attracted large, publicly-owned corporations who began buying newspapers from the descendants of company founders
Over the years, people have periodically predicted the extinction of newspapers In fact, every time a new media has come into being, dire predictions have been made for existing forms (e.g television was supposed to have replaced radio, radio was supposed to have replaced newspapers) Yet history has repeatedly shown that new media not replace existing media Instead, what happens is that media consumption grows, which creates the necessary space for the new media to become a part of the media landscape
According to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), each day more than 1.5 billion people around the world read a newspaper The WAN has also estimated the total annual worth of the global newspaper industry and put it at just under 180 billion USD Such statistics suggest the newspaper industry is healthier than at any other time in its history Indeed, if the industry proves itself as capable of adapting to change as it has done in the past, it is unlikely that newspapers will be disappearing from newsstands anytime soon
Question 1: In the 19th century, _
A the newspaper industry invented the telegraph
B information in newspapers became more technical
C photos signaled the start of the modern newspaper era
D the role of newspapers became more important Question 2: In paragraph 1, we learn that _
A daily editions of newspapers were a later development
B newspapers get their name from 16th century news sheets
C news travelled slowly in Europe
D Europe was at war in 1566
Question 3: In the 20th century, newspapers _
A Invented mass-market advertising B began to pass to public hands
C lost many readers to TV D used ads to attract investors Question 4: The extinction of newspapers _
A was originally predicted by the media itself
B would allow for more media to become part of the media landscape
C is a prediction unsupported by past evidence
D would probably have occurred if radio had been more popular Question 5: The first news sheets _
A avoided all controversial topics B were checked by authorities
(2)Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 315 Question 6: In paragraph 3, we learn that _
A criticizing governments was the original purpose of a free press
B Sweden’s 'press freedom' law followed England’s C England was the first to believe in a free press
D King Charles I opposed a free press
Question 7: The pronoun “it” in the last paragraph refers to _
A history B the newspaper industry
C the WAN D change
Question 8: The word “ to take hold” in paragraph mostly means _
A to become very strong B to lose control
C to make a mess D to take place
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the pronunciation of the underlined part in each of the following questions sentences from to 10
Question 9: A divided B collected C polluted D spoiled Question 10: A great B spread C steak D break
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 11 to 15
In the past, people bought goods using (11) _ They rarely borrowed money from financial institutions, and only when they had saved the money did they buy what they wanted
Recently, however, there have been great changes in the way people purchase goods To begin with, some people pay for things by cheque, (12) _ others prefer monthly installments rather than paying the whole amount at once Most consumers, though, prefer to buy things using their credit cards (13) _, it is thought that there are benefits to having a credit card Apart from the fact that credit cards are handy, some stores offer bonus points to people making purchases, while others give discounts on certain products
On the other hand, credit cards must be used wisely because they can prove disastrous In the long run, consumers find that they can't (14) _ without their credit cards and constantly rely on them, as they are "easy money" As a result, some people lose control of their finances spending more than they should and wind up not being able to (15) _ So, they end up in debt and have difficulty in paying it back
("Use of English B2 For All Exams”, by E Moutsou, MM Publications) Question 11: A change B cash C notes D currency
Question 12: A when B why C what D while Question 13: A One by one B Last but not least
C By and large D Every now and then
Question 14: A go B be C do D make
Question 15: A make matters worse B do their best C make ends meet D do business
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 16 to 29
Question 16: I have left my book in _ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me
A X (no article) B a C an D the
Question 17: If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it _ to the top
A does float B should float C will float D would float Question 18: When Carol _ last night, I my favorite show on television
A called / have watched B had called / watched
C was calling / watched D called / was watching
Question 19: _ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it
A Though B In spite of C Despite of D However Question 20: Why are you always so jealous other people?
A of B below C on D in
Question 21: the age of 21, he was able to gamble in Las Vegas
A As reaching B Reached C When reached D Upon reaching
Question 22: Although by the bravery of his fellow soldiers, Bloch had harsh words for the army leadership
A impressed B was impressed C having impressed D impressing Question 23: Sandra hated _ though she didn't say a word
A being photograph B to being photographed
C being photographed D photographing
Question 24: Many countries’ cultural is a result of taking in immigrants from all over the world
A diversify B diversified C diverse D diversity Question 25: is imperative in your new job The director disapproves of being late
(3)Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 315 Question 26: His speech _ little or no relation to the topic given
A reflected B bore C was D gave
Question 27: Any candidate caught _ in the examination will be disqualified
A deceiving B conjuring C cheating D deluding
Question 28: When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not _ have happened
A likely B certainly C possibly D potentially
Question 29: Katie O'Donovan, public policy manager at Google UK, said the company had shown its to protecting children by developing its resources - such as an online safety course which has been taught to 40,000 schoolchildren
A commitment B enthusiasm C keenness D interest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 30 to 31
Question 30: When the Titanic crashed into the iceberg, the crew quickly sent out distress signals to alert nearby ships of the disaster and request their help
A strange B help C bold D amusing
Question 31: I’m all in favor of ambition but I think when he says he’ll be a millionaire by the time he’s 25, he’s simply crying for the moon
A longing for what is beyond the reach B asking for what is attainable
C crying a lot and for a long time D doing something with vigor or intensity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 32 to 33
Question 32: I prefer secure jobs because I don’t like keeping on moving and changing all the time
A stable B challenging C safe D demanding
Question 33: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on air
A extremely light B feeling extremely unhappy
C feeling extremely airy D extremely happy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 34 to 38
Why are there so many grandmothers and so few grandfathers? In other words, why men die younger than women? Is it because men are afraid of getting old and helpless and so they prefer to die before that happens? Perhaps they fear to be left alone by their women and so decide to the leaving first
Many explanations are given for the fact that men die earlier than women Men are stronger physically, yet women can hang on longer to life Both men and women are emotional creatures but women are not afraid or ashamed to cry while men refuse to so They are afraid of being thought "soft" Some men, when they are upset, play loud music or dig in the garden to relieve their feelings Many men like an orderly life so that they bury themselves in their work or want a wife with some children or long to take part in wars where there is a definite chain of command There is a leader to give orders and a known enemy to fight against and defeat All these make men feel they live in a rational world
So the majority of men like a rational world Rationality is fine but it does not include everything that makes life joyful and fun or even messy and frustrating When a man refuses to cry he is refusing to accept that his emotions are part of him Of course some men not follow this pattern Bob Hawke is capable of crying in public whereas Margaret Thatcher is probably incapable of crying at any time
We need to cry because that shows our ability to suffer If we not suffer we are not really alive at all Suffering can be creative or destructive If we can all learn to cry and laugh and shout and dance openly, we are living creatively and adding something to the human race We often say men suffer more from stress and therefore they die earlier Are we not saying in another way that they not know how to suffer in the right way - with tears and laughter instead of silence - and so they are miserable and just give up? That is just my theory of course Have you a better one?
Question 34: What does the word "that" in the passage refer to?
A The fact that men die younger than women B The fact that they decide to the leaving first
C The fact that men get old and helpless D The fact that they fear to be left alone Question 35: What's the main question the article is intended to discuss?
A Why men die earlier than women
B Why men like a rational world
C Why suffering is different in men and women
D Why women are more emotional than men
Question 36: What is found the same for both men and women?
A They want to play loud music B They like to cry
(4)Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 315 Question 37: The phrase “to the leaving” is closest in meaning to _
A set off B go down C pass away D depart
Question 38: What's the writer's opinion toward crying?
A It is a good thing for people to cry B To be silent is better than to cry
C Tears are not real signs of suffering D It is all right for women to cry but shameful for men Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges from 39 to 40
Question 39: - Nick: "I’m really tired I’m taking next week off." - Michael: " _"
A That sounds like a good idea The break will you good
B Well, you must be telling a lie!
C Really? I don’t know what you are going to D Take care, my love Have a nice weekend!
Question 40: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read - Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”
- Jenifer: “ _”
A I couldn’t agree more B That’s nice of you to say so C Don’t mention it D I’d love it
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions from 41 to 42 Question 41: They finished one project They started working on the next
A Not until did they start working on the next project then they finished one
B Had they finished one project, they would have started working on the next
C Hardly had they finished one project when they started working on the next
D Only if they had finished one project did they start working on the next Question 42: The proposal seemed like a good idea The manager refused it
A The proposal didn’t seem like a good idea, so the manager didn’t accept it B The manager refused the proposal though it seemed like a good idea
C Since the proposal seemed like a good idea, the manager refused it
D The manager didn’t like to proposal because it didn't seem a good idea
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 43 to 44
Question 43: A generate B personify C affection D encourage Question 44: A achieve B improve C enter D contain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 45 to 47
Question 45: My girlfriend and I drink sometimes coffee in the morning in a café near my school
A B C D
Question 46: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have proved
A B C D
Question 47: Physics and mental exercise has been found to be beneficial for our brains, but scientists
A B
have now found it could also improve the learning ability of our children
C D
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one from 48 to 50 Question 48: He broke up with her but now he thinks that was a mistake
A He feels a pity that he had broken up with her B He wishes not to have broken her up
C He was mistaken with breaking up with her D He regrets having broken up with her Question 49: It's possible that the plane has been delayed because of the bad weather
A It may be the bad weather that has caused the plane to be delayed
B It’s certainly the bad weather which has resulted in the plane’s being late C The obvious reason for the plane's being delayed for so long is the bad weather
D The weather must have been very bad, or else their plane wouldn’t have been delayed
Question 50: Does it make sense to apply to university or should I take a gap year?
A I can't decide whether to apply to university or take a gap year
B Is it worth applying university or should I take a gap year?
C Is it possible that I should apply to university after a gap year?